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[[Image:SMCommand.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Ultramarines]] Command Squad<sup>3</sup>]]
A '''Command Squad''' is a specialized unit formed around the [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] of a [[Space Marine Company]].
*and one or two additional Marines, which are often armed with heavy ranged weapons<sup id="fn_1a_back">[[#fn_1a|[1a]]]</sup>.
It is not uncommon for Space Marine Command Squads to be mounted on Space Marine Bikes if the commander they are guarding is mounted on one. The command squad may be outfitted with specialist gear such as [[melta bombs bomb]]s or [[storm shieldsshield]]s, and may take a dedicated transport such as a [[Rhino ]] or [[Razorback]]{{Cite This}}.
Marines selected for a Command Squad are chosen not only for their combat skills, but also an equal measure of tactical and strategic aptitude. A Captain and his Command Squad inevitably go where the fighting is thickest in any battle, so only the luckiest and most experienced warriors survive more than a few battles - and those that do have proven themselves beyond all doubt, and are often nominated to succeed their Captain in the event of his death<sup id="fn_1a_back">[[#fn_1a|[1a]]]</sup>.
